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Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa Hotel – reviews, photos

Inishowen, Ballyliffin, Ireland
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Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa Hotel
Ranked #1 of 3 hotels in Ballyliffin
4.0 of 5 stars 179 Reviews
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  • Superior room(6)
  • Very friendly(4)
  • Really good(3)
  • Bar food(3)
  • Mamie pats(3)
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Chillychucky
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Great Setting but hit and miss!”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012
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Been here a few times and have to say whilst the location and views are magnificant they do not do enough with this place. The sitting room to the left of the reception area is a muddle of chairs and tables and does nothing to enhance the room or the fireplace. We arrived for a coffee at 2.00 pm on Christmas Eve and were told the bar did not open until 4.00 pm. Not good enough I'm afraid for a 4 star hotel. Went back a couple of days later for Dinner and there were only 2 other people in the bar/restaurant. The only people that appear to be using the place are the locals for the swimminbg pool. Obviously suffering from the current economy.Hopefully just a once off.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Jo Doherty, Manager at Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa Hotel, responded to this review
11 February 2012
Thank you for your comments on our hotel,
We operate on reduced hours during the winter period and this is why on christmas eve we opened the bar from 4pm. We opened fully from the 26th of December for the holiday period and had a very busy festive season with functions each day throughout. I have noted your comments and passed them on to the rest of the team here at the Ballyliffin Lodge and do hope you will return again in the future.
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Belfast
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Great service and just what we were looking for!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012
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I stayed a Ballyliffin Lodge as part of a girls weekend away. The rooms were lovely (although not the largest) and beds comfy. The Spa was put to good use, I had a elixir message which I would highly recommend.

On the Friday evening we ate in bar where the food was of good quality and enjoyed some drink back in our rooms. On the Saturday evening we had dinner in the hotels restaurant which was really delicious and the service was top notch!

Breakfast each morning was a hot full Irish breakfast, the only complaint being that the wait on toast was very slow, especially when you have a plate of hot food in front of you.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Fleetwood, United Kingdom
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Go for it”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012
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The Ballyliffin Lodge Hotel is a hidden gem in the dramatic county of Donegal. We have just had a wonderful weekend, relaxing in the Spa and eating fresh, well cooked food in the restaurant. We stayed at The Lodge about 3 years ago and always said we wanted to return to Donegal (which has superb beaches and golf) and so took advantage of a great weekend offer. A warm Irish welcome awaited us before settling down in our huge, bright, comfortable ensuite room. We took full advantage of the pool and luxuriated in the treatments in the Spa (bliss). A few drinks in the friendly bar before a beautifully cooked dinner (locally sourced produce) followed by a bracing walk on the beach the next morning. The location, standard and value for money are excellent and we would recommend this hotel to both couples and families and will definitely be returning again to re-charge our batteries. Go for it.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Blackburn, England, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Relaxing Break”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012
1
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Had a very relaxing break here, with Hubby. We've visited this hotel twice now, and on both occassions had a fantastic break. We had one of the larger seafront rooms, which was beautifully decorated, and the views are heavenly. It is in a lovely location, and on a fine day a walk across the beach to the ruins is delightful, followed up by a drink in front of the fire in the bar. The food was freshly cooked, well presented and there was enough choice on the menu for us both. The spa facilities are modern, and well maintained and the massage and facial I had were first class. All in all a great trip, and somewhere I’d happily return to.

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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“Dining experience”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

We had a very enjoyable meal at this hotel. The staff were friendly and very efficent. The menu itself was great with the option of a la carte or a set menu, both of which were great value for price but did not reflect on the quality of the experience. As I am coeliac, I was delighted as the menu clearly stated which meals suited my needs. Dining at Jacks in this hotel has been a memorable occassion so if you are looking for a great meal in a relaxed ambience, this is the place for you.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Address: Inishowen, Ballyliffin, Ireland
Price range (per night):* INR7,356 - 15,716

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